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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... TSH, Low normal T4 ... Low TSH, normal T4 ... Low TSH, high T4 ... normal TSH, high T4
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... /uremia TSH & T4 ... : • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... secondary #systemic #generalized
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism ... ↑Total T3/Free T4 ... ↔Total T3/Free T4 ... ↑Total T3/Free T4 ... ↔Total T3/Free T4
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Thyroid Disease Hyperthyroidism ... TSH low; free T4 ... iodine uptake Hypothyroidism ... positive • Ablative hypothyroidism ... • Infantile hypothyroidism
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
spinal cord injury Generalized ... Hypermagnesemia, Hypothyroidism ... injury, Early ALS Generalized ... Hypomagnesemia, Hyperthyroidism ... differential #diagnosis #table
Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism ... triiodothyronine; T4 ... #hyperthyroidism
Thyroid Function Pathway 

Hypothyroidism is a very common condition! Here's a repost of the pathway that
Function Pathway Hypothyroidism ... is deficient in hypothyroidism ... that though it is HYPOthyroidism ... TSH and a low T4 ... is because if T4
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Management of Hyperthyroidism ... conversion of T4 ... conversion of T4 ... accompany storm #Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid Function Test Interpretation Table

TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and Associated Condition
#Diagnosis #Endocrinology #Hyperthyroid #Hypothyroid #Function
Interpretation Table ... TSH, Free T4, ... TFTs #Comparison #Table
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... Insomnia Primary Hyperthyroidism ... T3 • ↑ Free T4 ... Glucocorticoids: Reduce T4